Volunteer Hub
Volunteer Coordinator
Organisation Details
Fallowfield Secret Garden
Activity type: Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Event Support
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Community project. Gardening opportunities, projects and outdoor play for all.
City South donated some of their wasteland, to be transformed into a community garden. Our aim is to get as many local people growing food, herbs, flowers, fruit & veg and more. Become a volunteer, learn new skills, and share in the produce! We run workshops to share knowledge and show the potential of permaculture and sustainable living.
As a project, we are specialising in eco-building, with a large green roof on our hub building, a reciprocal roundhouse built using timber from the site, an outdoor kitchen with cob ovens at advanced stages of planning, permaculture toilets, plans for a strawbale classroom, and a wood and metal-working workshop too. Plus a den building area for kids to make their own eco buildings!
We are also home to PLAY OUT, aimed specifically at young children and their families and focused on encouraging outdoor play. A survey in 2012 by Play Day revealed that 49% of parents said their children do not play outside, because of fears about their environment. PLAY OUT aims to facilitate opportunities for children and their families to play together outside in a safe fun and creative community area. PLAY OUT's first project is aimed at under 5s, providing a child and parent led gardening group.
Opening times: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: 11:00am - 3pm
City South donated some of their wasteland, to be transformed into a community garden. Our aim is to get as many local people growing food, herbs, flowers, fruit & veg and more. Become a volunteer, learn new skills, and share in the produce! We run workshops to share knowledge and show the potential of permaculture and sustainable living.
As a project, we are specialising in eco-building, with a large green roof on our hub building, a reciprocal roundhouse built using timber from the site, an outdoor kitchen with cob ovens at advanced stages of planning, permaculture toilets, plans for a strawbale classroom, and a wood and metal-working workshop too. Plus a den building area for kids to make their own eco buildings!
We are also home to PLAY OUT, aimed specifically at young children and their families and focused on encouraging outdoor play. A survey in 2012 by Play Day revealed that 49% of parents said their children do not play outside, because of fears about their environment. PLAY OUT aims to facilitate opportunities for children and their families to play together outside in a safe fun and creative community area. PLAY OUT's first project is aimed at under 5s, providing a child and parent led gardening group.
Opening times: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: 11:00am - 3pm
Description of role: The Volunteer Coordinator role involves managing groups of up to 20 people
Facilitating induction sessions
Giving clear instructions to volunteers
Monitoring progress on a variety of projects which include food growing and building work
Team meetings and briefings
Completing log in out paperwork
Health and Safety and Risk Assessments
- It will look great on your CV.
- This could give you a new career path.
- Get involved in a thriving Community Project.
- Receive good references.
Facilitating induction sessions
Giving clear instructions to volunteers
Monitoring progress on a variety of projects which include food growing and building work
Team meetings and briefings
Completing log in out paperwork
Health and Safety and Risk Assessments
- It will look great on your CV.
- This could give you a new career path.
- Get involved in a thriving Community Project.
- Receive good references.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Public Speaking, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 4 Hours per week
Location:
Between 86-88 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield
Fallowfield
M14 7BT